Aetna Enrollment Changes Processed via eEnrollment

Aetna is changing the way they process enrollment changes for customers beginning August 2012

In order to streamline and improve the enrollment processes for existing customers, they are changing the way employers submit enrollment changes to Aetna.

Here is the latest information about online enrollment:

Aetna's preferred method for receiving and processing enrollment changes for existing customers is via eEnrollment. Both brokers and employers have access to eBusiness tools.
eEnrollment is the most efficient and preferred method for submitting enrollment changes to Aetna. For 24-hour turnaround times on non-urgent enrollment transactions, brokers and employers can access the enrollment tool in eBusiness. It allows online, anytime access to complete adds, terms and updates. eEnrollment requires less information than what is requested on the employee application. And because the information is typed and not written, it is easier to read and ensures an accurate ID Card.

Urgent enrollment requests: Call Aetna at 1-877-249-7235 for immediate processing. The following situations are considered urgent and are eligible for expedited process:

Member has a doctor's appointment that same day

Member needs to have a prescription filled

Member is at a hospital emergency room

Member needs precertification for a procedure scheduled for that week

Aetna is replacing faxes with online serviceDuring the next few months, Aetna is phasing out the ability to submit enrollment transactions via fax. As of August 2012, this change helps streamline their administrative process and reduce paper use. Instead, you can submit enrollment adds, terms and updates online.

Phone: For help registering for Aetna's eBusiness tools, contact customer support at: 1-800-237-7476. To access eBusiness tools, go to www.aetna.com.